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marcerella02 03-26-2009 03:49 PM
Donating Blood
 
Anyone do it?

I REALLY REALLY REALLY want to donate blood. My mom has been doing it as long as I can remember. I almost did in grade 13 but I had a cold and they turned me away. When I lived in the Soo you had to wait for a blood clinic to come to town but now that i live in a larger city- you can just go whenever.

My only thing is i'm worried it hurts- I KNOW- i can save a life- get over the pain- but it is what is holding me back. I just know when i have to do a blood test- the longer they keep that needle in you- it burns!

Anyways- i have to wait till mid april before i can donate anyways (then it will be a year since I was in the remote city of Monti Cristi in the DR teaching) and i AM AM AM going to go- i just need to know it donsn't hurt THAT bad!

MadreDeYorkie79 03-26-2009 04:04 PM
Donate Girl!!!
 
I donate blood whenever I can. My nephew was diagnosed with Lukemia when he was 3 and needed various blood transfusions. The pinching pain I felt whenever i donated will never compare to the pain he went through everyday going through the treatment for the cancer. Its worth every drop off blood you give to see the smile on his face one more day ;) He is now cancer free and a big happy 9 year old boy. On a side note...I would donate my blood straight to the hospital because I heard that the red cross sells the blood to the hospitals.
You will feel great after doing it, the people at the donation clinic are sweethearts.:thumbup:

marcerella02 03-26-2009 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by MadreDeYorkie79 (Post 2544615)
I donate blood whenever I can. My nephew was diagnosed with Lukemia when he was 3 and needed various blood transfusions. The pinching pain I felt whenever i donated will never compare to the pain he went through everyday going through the treatment for the cancer. Its worth every drop off blood you give to see the smile on his face one more day ;) He is now cancer free and a big happy 9 year old boy. On a side note...I would donate my blood straight to the hospital because I heard that the red cross sells the blood to the hospitals.
You will feel great after doing it, the people at the donation clinic are sweethearts.:thumbup:
thanks :) i am going to do it :) just needed a bit of a push :p

We don't have the Red Cross here- it's called Canadian Blood Services and they just give the blood to the hospitals- no selling.

Breeze 03-26-2009 04:24 PM
I resently started to donate, I am O- which the blood banks are usually very low on, only 7% of Americans have this type.

O- blood can be given to anyone of all blood types and the only safe blood to give in emergencies when they don't have time to see what blood type a injured person is. But only O- type people can receive O- blood.

Many years ago I need a blood transfusion and the small town I lived in had no O- in stock I almost died. They had to rush it by ambulance from a town over an hour away. So I think it's so important for me with this special blood to help others knowing it can truely save lives. All blood donations are so important.

What a wonderful thing for you to think about doing, it makes you feel good after.

Heres a link for 50 quick facts about blood donations:


50 Quick Facts | Give Life | American Red Cross

marcerella02 03-26-2009 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Breeze (Post 2544648)
I resently started to donate, I am O- which the blood banks are usually very low on, only 7% of Americans have this type.

O- blood can be given to anyone of all blood types and the only safe blood to give in emergencies when they don't have time to see what blood type a injured person is. But only O- type people can receive O- blood.

Many years ago I need a blood transfusion and the small town I lived in had no O- in stock I almost died. They had to rush it by ambulance from a town over an hour away. So I think it's so important for me with this special blood to help others knowing it can truely save lives. All blood donations are so important.

What a wonderful thing for you to think about doing, it makes you feel good after.

Heres a link for 50 quick facts about blood donations:


50 Quick Facts | Give Life | American Red Cross
My mom is O- they love when she come :) I am O+ Thanks for the link. I'm going to look at it right now :)

I just keep saying to myself- it won't kill me :p might hurt for a bit tho

so.. DOES it hurt?

jp4m2 03-26-2009 04:40 PM
I donate also and it's not as bad as your thinking.......I just try and focus on something else , for instance......what I'm going to fix for dinner?....who are all these other people in here?....I should have worn nicer shoes.......I bet I can squish this ball down to nothing!......I should have peed first.....etc.etc.....

You'll be glad you did, it's something to feel good about.....Good luck!

Moses 03-26-2009 04:47 PM
Go for it!!
 
I used to donate but don't anymore. The hospital I donated at was much better than red cross. They would always miss and then try to adjust the needle which is a NO NO!! But after so many times I have gotten alot of scar tissue so donating really hurts. One arm the needle is the same size as my veins so I am giving it a rest. But definatly I would recommend donating. Just think of all the lives you can save! :D

chattiesmom 03-26-2009 04:55 PM
I have tried to donate on several occasions but my calcuim level was too low :( for Red Cross. My personal physician says my calcium is fine..... I guess they just don't want my blood.

marcerella02 03-26-2009 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Moses (Post 2544692)
I used to donate but don't anymore. The hospital I donated at was much better than red cross. They would always miss and then try to adjust the needle which is a NO NO!! But after so many times I have gotten alot of scar tissue so donating really hurts. One arm the needle is the same size as my veins so I am giving it a rest. But definatly I would recommend donating. Just think of all the lives you can save! :D
WHAT??? re-adjust???? oooooo... i'll make sure they KNOW it is my first time- maybe they will be super super easy on me! and my mom is going to come with me- she can take my mind off of the potential pain!

marcerella02 03-26-2009 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by chattiesmom (Post 2544710)
I have tried to donate on several occasions but my calcuim level was too low :( for Red Cross. My personal physician says my calcium is fine..... I guess they just don't want my blood.
oh i hope that doesn't happen to me! I just had blood work done and my Vit D was a bit low so i'm taking Vit D and calcium right now- i'd be so upset if i got that far and was turned away!

cpuff35 03-26-2009 05:01 PM
I used to donate back then in high school when they had the blood drive and also during my college years as well. But I haven't donated recently. If there is a blood drive nearby I would definitely donate again. It's not too painful, it just feels like a slight pinch...just don't look when their doing it. ;)

Moses 03-26-2009 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by marcerella02 (Post 2544713)
WHAT??? re-adjust???? oooooo... i'll make sure they KNOW it is my first time- maybe they will be super super easy on me! and my mom is going to come with me- she can take my mind off of the potential pain!
yea readjust is something they are absolutly not supposed to do. It means they missed and they start moving the needle around. The needle hit a nerve and sent me flying off the chair...LOL But really I have given BLOOD many a times.. It is well worth it.. Give it a try. I have only ever been tested for Iron. So if you are going around that time of the month make sure to take those iron pills. ALot of woman are anemic around that time of month and they don't even know it. :D

Breeze 03-26-2009 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by marcerella02 (Post 2544714)
oh i hope that doesn't happen to me! I just had blood work done and my Vit D was a bit low so i'm taking Vit D and calcium right now- i'd be so upset if i got that far and was turned away!
Here when you get it done in Canada (like you are from) the blood bank volunteers usually give you a first time sticker to wear on your shirt. This makes them explain more so you are more comfortable.

Also don't chew gum, mints or candy when you go. I learned this the hard way, it can bring up your temperature in your mouth and I had to wait another 20 minutes before they tested me again and I was fine. Also no lotion on your hands or arms, this can also effect the drop of blood test they do before you give blood each time you go.

I was turned away last time because I have a tendency to be a little anemic and my iron was too low. So I have started to take a multi-vitamin to try to help with my iron levels.

marcerella02 03-26-2009 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Breeze (Post 2544746)
Here when you get it done in Canada (like you are from) the blood bank volunteers usually give you a first time sticker to wear on your shirt. This makes them explain more so you are more comfortable.

Also don't chew gum, mints or candy when you go. I learned this the hard way, it can bring up your temperature in your mouth and I had to wait another 20 minutes before they tested me again and I was fine. Also no lotion on your hands or arms, this can also effect the drop of blood test they do before you give blood each time you go.

I was turned away last time because I have a tendency to be a little anemic and my iron was too low. So I have started to take a multi-vitamin to try to help with my iron levels.
oh i like the sticker idea! I think the look on my face will be tell tale enough that i am new :p

Thanks for the info on the gum and candy!

marcerella02 03-26-2009 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Moses (Post 2544726)
yea readjust is something they are absolutly not supposed to do. It means they missed and they start moving the needle around. The needle hit a nerve and sent me flying off the chair...LOL But really I have given BLOOD many a times.. It is well worth it.. Give it a try. I have only ever been tested for Iron. So if you are going around that time of the month make sure to take those iron pills. ALot of woman are anemic around that time of month and they don't even know it. :D
lol i would never go at that time of the month- i don't want two unpleasant things at once :p and i'd be extra pissy to deal with :p


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